Minutes - 2/15/2011

FEBRUARY 15, 2011 — SIXTH MEETING OF THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.  Board members present were Clausen, Monson, Smith, and Tripp; Boykin was absent. Staff members present were:  Heather Satterwhite, Public Bidder, and Patrick F. Gill, Auditor/Clerk to the Board.

The Claims were approved as presented.  Copy filed.

The meeting was called to order.
 
Motion by Clausen second by Tripp to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2011 Board meeting.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

The Board approved the Promotion of Gene Hacker, Deputy Sergeant, Sheriff Dept., $28.76/hour, increase 15.6%=$3.88/hour, effective 02-21-11.  Promotion from Sr. Deputy to Deputy Sergeant per County Sheriff.  Copy filed.
 
The Board approved the Appointment of Marie Thomas, Civilian Jailer, Sheriff Dept., $16.16/hour, effective 02-28-11.  Job vacancy posted: 9-14 & 11-10-10.  Entry level salary:  $16.16/hour.   Copy filed.
 
The Board approved the Reclassification of Ryan Peterson, Civilian Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff Dept., $23.35/hour, increase 16%=$3.25/hour, effective 03-04-11. Per CWA Deputy Sheriff Contract agreement, from Class 2 to Class 1.

The Board reviewed final platting of Whiskey Creek Addition, a Minor Subdivision, GIS Parcel #894604200009, with Planning and Zoning Administrator John Pylelo.
 
Motion by Smith second by Tripp to approve the final Platting of Whiskey Creek Adddition, a Minor Subdivision, GIS Parcel #894604200009 and forward the platting to the Zoning Commission for recommendations, per recommendation of John Pylelo.  Carried 4-0.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve the appointment of Linda Mathison to the Commission to Assess Damages, Category D-Person having Knowledge of Property Values in the County by Reason of their Occupation.  Carried 4-0.

Motion by Clausen second by Tripp to approve the appointment of Torrey Jackson to the Commission to Assess Damages, Category C-Licensed Real Estate Salesman or Real Estate Broker.  Carried 4-0.

Bid opening was held for the Carpet Project for County Buildings for Mark Elgert, Building Services Dept.  The bids were as follows:
 
Fashion Floors:     $64,862.00
and
Magic Carpet:       $74,940.64

Motion by Smith second by Tripp to accept the bids and award the contract to Fashion Floors for $64,862.00 per recommendation of Mark Elgert, Building Services Dept.  Carried 4-0.  Copy filed.

Motion by Tripp second by Smith to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Permit to Work in the County Right of Way submitted by Iowa Department of Transportation per Recommendation of County Engineer Mark Nahra.  Carried 4-0. Copy filed.

Motion by Tripp second by Clausen to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Resolution setting the public hearing and sale date for Parcel #181815, 103 Cecelia St., Sioux City.  Carried 4-0.

RESOLUTION # 10,750
NOTICE OF PROPERTY SALE
Parcels #181815

WHEREAS Woodbury County, Iowa was the owner under a tax deed of a certain parcel of real estate described as:

Lot Eight and the South Half of Lot Nine, Block Eight, Gaughran’s
Addition to Sioux City, Iowa, Second Plat, in the County of Woodbury
and State of Iowa
(103 Cecelia Street)

NOW THEREFORE,
 
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa as follows:

1.  That a public hearing on the aforesaid proposal shall be held on
the  1st  Day of March, 2011 at 10:15 o’clock a.m. in the meeting
room of the Board of Supervisors on the first floor of the Woodbury
      County Courthouse.
     
2.  That said Board proposes to sell the said parcel of real estate at a
      public auction to be held on the 1st  Day of March, 2011, immediate        
      following the closing of the public hearing.
     
3.   That said Board proposes to sell the said real estate to the highest
      bidder at or above a total minimum bid of $595.00 plus recording fees.
     
Dated this 15th  Day of February, 2011.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.

Motion by Smith second by Tripp to receive the Sheriff’s Civil Division Second Quarter and Year to date Report.  Carrie      4-0.  Copy filed.

A public hearing was held at 10:15 a.m. for the sale of property parcel #447690 (1906 Summit St, Sioux City). 

The Chairman called on anyone wishing to be heard. 
  
Motion by Clausen second by Smith to close the hearing.   Carried 4-0.

Michael Jacobson (1900 Summit) bid the minimum bid of $300.00 plus recording fees.

Motion by Clausen second by Tripp to approve the sale of this parcel to Michael Jacobson (1900 Summit) for the amount of $300.00 plus recording fees, for real estate parcel #447690 (1906 Summit St, Sioux City).  Carried 4-0.
 
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF WOODBURY COUNTY, IOWA:
RESOLUTION # 10,751

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Woodbury County, Iowa, that the offer at public auction of:

By    Michael & Jana Jacobson______in the sum of Three Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars & 00/100 ($386.00)------------- dollars.

For the following described real estate, To Wit:

Parcel # 447690
THE NORTH 40FT. OF LOT 8 AND THE SOUTH 5FT. OF LOT 9, IN BLOCK 18, ROSE HILL
ADDITION TO SIOUX CITY, IOWA (SECOND PLAT) IN THE COUNTY OF WOODBURY AND   
STATE OF IOWA
(1906 SUMMIT STREET)

Now and included in and forming a part of the City of Sioux City, Iowa, the same is hereby accepted: said
Amount being a sum LESS than the amount of the general taxes, interests, costs and penalties against the said Real Estate.
BE IT RESOLVED that payment is due by close of business on the day of passage of this resolution or this sale is null and void and this resolution shall be rescinded.
BE IT RESOLVED that per Code of Iowa Section 569.8(3 & 4), a parcel the County holds by tax deed shall not be assessed or taxed until transferred and upon transfer of a parcel so acquired gives the purchaser free title as to previously levied or set taxes.  Therefore, the County Treasurer is requested to abate any taxes previously levied or set on this parcel(s).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of this Board be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed for the said premises to the said purchaser.
SO DATED this 15th  Day of February, 2011.
WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Copy filed.
  
The Chairman asked if there were any individuals or groups wishing to make a presentation of items not on the agenda, or Supervisors concerns.
 
The Board discussed and took action on the fiscal year 2012 County budget.

Motion by Smith second by Clausen to approve funding the Economic Development Department from $177,712.00 of Local Option Sales Tax funds.  Carried 4-0.
 
Motion by Tripp second by Smith to approve taking out a capital loan note for $479,000.00.  Carried 4-0.
 
Motion by Tripp second by Smith to approve moving the funding requirements ($56,021.00) for one uniform patrol deputy from the General Basic Fund to the Rural Basic Services Fund and related benefits from General Supplemental ($26,852.00) to Rural Basic Fund.  Carried 3-1; Clausen opposed.

Motion by Tripp second by Smith to approve using the unanticipated transfer of $426,849.00 of Mental Health Services Funds to the General Basic Fund to offset a portion of the budget shortfall.  Carried 4-0

Motion by Tripp second by Smith to approve the use of $111,043 General Basic Fund reserves to fund a portion of the General Basic Fund Reserve shortfall.  Carried 4-0.

Motion by Tripp second by Smith to approve moving $91,429.00 for the purchase of four sheriff vehicles from Riverboat Funds to the General Basic Fund and to move $75,931.00 of non-mandated services to the elderly from General Basic funding to being funded from Riverboat Funds.  Carried   4-0.
 
Motion by Smith second by Tripp to approve the use of $12,000.00 from Riverboat Funds to fund the Juvenile Detention emergency services line item.  Carried 4-0,

Motion by Clausen second by Smith to approve the use of $11,785.00 of Riverboat Funds to fund the First Tee Program.  Carried 4-0

Motion by Tripp second by Clausen to approve the use of $150,743.00 of Local Option Sales Tax funds to fund the Planning and Zoning department requirements.  Carried 4-0.

The Board adjourned the regular meeting until February 22, 2011.